Major Cruise Industry Shake‑Up: Adults‑Only Sold Out, New Mega‑Ships, AND a Port Disappears!

Is the cruise industry heading in a bold new direction or are we just watching it scramble? Carnival is now all-in on adults-only cruises after an unexpectedly huge demand, even adding transatlantic options. Meanwhile, MSC and Royal Caribbean are building bigger ships with fewer people to make cruising feel more spacious. Plus, Norwegian suddenly drops a popular Caribbean port, and new details emerge in a heartbreaking case on board Carnival Horizon. There's a lot to unpack, and it could affect your next sailing. **👉 Check out Melissa’s Casino Cruising Guide here:** https://urcomped.com/Affiliate/LandingPage/60?src=profmelissa **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Why is Carnival expanding its adults-only cruises, and how did casino players help drive it? (2:31) How is MSC’s new ship class changing what “big ship” cruising feels like? (3:48) Why is Royal Caribbean quietly designing smaller ships, and where will they go? (5:06) What new details have come out about the tragic Anna Kapner case? (6:56) Why did Norwegian Cruise Line quietly drop Curaçao—and should other lines be worried too? (8:33) What does Carnival’s strong earnings report mean for future cruise pricing? (9:51) Are cruise ship bed bugs a growing issue, and how can passengers protect themselves? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️